'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads55 minutes agoEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, KinshasaAFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreakFear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the suspected number of deaths continues to rise, as officials say they are struggling to catch up to an outbreak that may...

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Google paid startup Form Energy $1B for its massive 100-hour battery In Brief Posted: 1:04 PM PST · February 26, 2026 Image Credits:Form Energy Google announced earlier this week that it was building a new data center in Minnesota that would be powered by a mix of wind, solar, and a very unique battery built by startup Form Energy that’s...

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections Japan's Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi (R) waves to the people upon her arrival to deliver a campaign speech ahead of the House of Representatives election, at...

Chad water well dispute escalates leaving at least 42 deadGetty ImagesThere are frequently disputes over access to water in ChadAt least 42 people have been killed and 10 injured in fighting between rival ethnic groups in eastern Chad in a conflict that began as a dispute over a water well, officials say.The conflict in Wadi Fira province, initially between two families, is said to have...